Gervonta Davis addresses comparisons to Mike Tyson with a bold statement, sparking discussions in the boxing world.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis is regarded as one of the most destructive fighters of his generation, carrying a legacy that often draws comparisons to the legendary Mike Tyson. With an undefeated record of 30-0, including 28 knockout victories, Davis has consistently demonstrated a level of power that leaves opponents sprawled on the canvas.

Davis’ fighting style—marked by calculated patience followed by explosive finishes—evokes memories of Mike Tyson in his “Kid Dynamite” days, when he dominated the heavyweight division with an astonishing streak of 19 consecutive knockouts.

While the comparisons between Davis and Tyson are inevitable, the former heavyweight champion himself has acknowledged the differences. When asked about his similarities with “Tank,” Tyson candidly replied, according to secondsout.com, “I don’t know. Maybe just getting in trouble with the law. Other than that, no.”

In response, Davis took to social media with a concise and confident reply: “I agree. I have more skills.” This statement encapsulates Davis’ self-assuredness both in and out of the ring. Despite his respect for Tyson, Davis doesn’t hesitate to assert his own unique abilities and talent.

Preparing for the Next Chapter

Davis is currently gearing up to defend his WBA lightweight world title against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1. At a pre-fight press conference, he stunned the boxing world by announcing his intention to retire at the end of 2025.

The Legacy of “Iron” Mike and the Rise of “Tank”

In his prime, Mike Tyson was an unstoppable force in the heavyweight division. His combination of aggression, speed, and knockout power made him a global sensation. However, his career was also marked by personal challenges and periods of indiscipline.

Gervonta Davis, on the other hand, has displayed a similar destructive power, albeit in lighter weight classes. His patient yet explosive style has left an undeniable mark on modern boxing. However, like Tyson, Davis has faced his own controversies outside the ring, adding complexity to his story.

The Future of “Tank”

Davis’ announcement of his impending retirement at the end of 2025 has sparked speculation among fans. Will this truly mark the end of the “Tank” era, or is there more to come? Regardless of what lies ahead, Gervonta Davis has already solidified his place in the annals of modern boxing history.

Gervonta Davis is currently building his own legacy within boxing.

Having held world honours in three weight divisions, ‘Tank’ is now reaffirming himself as one of the best 135lb fighters in the world, and has been WBA lightweight champion for the past few years.

During that time he has beaten the likes of Ryan Garcia, Rolly Romero and Frank Martin, and returns in March to make his latest defence against Lamont Roach.

While Davis is going from strength to strength in his own career, there is one former world champion that he was less than impressed with recently.

In November, boxing legend Mike Tyson returned to the ring for the first time in nearly 20 years for a controversial battle against Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Tank Davis will not back down on his idea of retiring from the ring at the end of 2025

It’s no secret that Gervonta Davis is slowly losing his passion for boxing. Tank surprised everyone by announcing that this year would be the last of his career, concluding an impressive career at the age of 30

Gervonta has 30 fights undefeated, where in 28 he finished them winning by knockout. The main reason he wants to retire is to spend more time with his family, plus he has repeatedly commented that “he is tired of the sport.”

‘Tank’s’ next commitment will be against Lamont Roach Jr on March 1 of this year, from the Barclays Center in New York, his WBA lightweight championship will be at stake

After that date, we will surely be able to speculate on what will be his possible last fight in boxing, although Davis would like to fight as much as he can during the year

It’s not the first time retirement has crossed Gervonta’s mind

In a friendly chat with Fred Talks Fighting, Jeff Mayweather, Floyd’s uncle, fully supported Davis’ decision to hang up his gloves:

“I believe him. He’s been talking about retiring for a while. So yes, I believe him,” he confessed

Mayweather’s uncle explained that Gervonta will surely look for more fights this year, as it will be important to have financial backing: “He should have financial security and I think that’s the only thing. That’s why he keeps fighting. He wants to make sure he has security,” he said.

A legacy for history

If Gervonta Davis decides not to go back on his idea of retiring, there is no doubt that he will do so in style. It is true that many fans will be left wanting to see him box, but when he hangs up his gloves, he will leave with a 30-0 record and setting the bar very high

The timing would be perfect, as he would go undefeated and leave his belt vacant, without the need for a loss or injury

Her greatest desire is to have more time to enjoy life with her children, and her next step would be to invest in the real estate business and have no relationship with the sport.

Lamont Roach Snr is buzzing with excitement, thrilled not just about his son’s shot at Gervonta Davis but also that the fight will unfold closer to home.

The father and trainer of junior lightweight titleholder Lamont Roach Jnr expressed his enthusiasm for the March 1 clash against lightweight titleholder Davis at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Roach Jnr, 29, claimed his WBA title in November 2023, dethroning Hector Luis Garcia on the David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade undercard. He returned in June, stopping previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory in eight rounds when headlining a ProBox TV broadcast in Washington, D.C.

“Excited to have a new date and location,” Roach Snr told BoxingScene. “Only right for the fight to be on this side of town. New York, here we come.”

Davis, who fought only once in 2024, knocking out Frank Martin, is riding a four-fight knockout streak since going the distance with Isaac Cruz in December 2021. Both fighters emerged from the same regional boxing scene, adding another layer of intrigue to the bout as both teams know each other well.

“The Barclays Center will be straight fire that night,” Roach Snr said. “Two of the best young champions with history putting it on the line in their prime.”

Originally expected to take place on December 14 in Houston, the fight was rescheduled and will now serve as one of Premier Boxing Champions’ first marquee events of 2025. It will be their second pay-per-view of the year, following the David Benavidez-David Morrell card on February 1.

What happens when legends of today collide with legends of the past? Practically, this is impossible, but that hasn’t stopped fans from drumming up scenarios—Whether it’s the great Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson or Manny Pacquiao vs. Julio Cesar Chavez. In a more modern dream scenario, Gervonta Davis has been pitted against a legend of the sport.

So, you must be wondering—who is ‘Tank’ Davis fighting in this fantasy boxing match? Well, it’s none other than two-time world champion from Venezuela, Edwin Valero. In a social media post, the World Boxing Association asked boxing fans about their predictions for a fight between the duo. And boy, have they answered.

Earlier today, the sanctioning body sparked a lively debate on Instagram, posting the question, “Let’s discuss. Who would win?” For context, Edwin ‘El Inca Dinamita’ Valero retired undefeated in 2010 after a stunning 9th-round stoppage victory over

In just eight years, Valero amassed an incredible 27-0 professional record, claiming two world titles along the way: the WBA super featherweight championship (2006–2008) and the WBC lightweight championship (2009–2010).

What truly set Valero apart, though, was his unparalleled knockout power. Let this sink in—he stopped every single opponent he faced. That’s right, 27 fights, 27 knockouts. A feat like this made Valero a terrifying presence in the ring and a formidable opponent for anyone, including Gervonta Davis.

Tank may have to wait until May to fight Lamont Roach Jr.

If you ask most casual boxing fans to name the five best fighters at the moment, odds are almost all of them will have Gervonta Davis on that list. “Tank” has built up his brand name extremely well, and he continues to flat-out dominate anyone who steps in the ring with him. That in-ring success has been a blessing and a curse, though, as Davis is either finding it hard to get big name opponents or is avoiding others.

Despite taking a risk by fighting Ryan Garcia, Tank followed it up with a bout against lesser known Frank Martin. Martin is a fine fighter and came in unbeaten, but he doesn’t have the star power to truly make a mega fight. Given the Martin fight was a bit of a layup, fans were expecting to see Davis take on a big fish for his next fight. Instead, Davis announced that he would be fighting Lamont Roach Jr. That decision was met with a lot of backlash. So much so that it appears Davis has had enough of the Internet.

Gervonta Davis deactivates Twitter and Instagram accounts

A fan noticed a couple of weeks ago that Davis’ account on X is no longer active. Now, his Instagram has been wiped clean. The Instagram account is still active, but all posts have been deleted.

This all comes after Davis’ fight against Roach got delayed. Odds are the fight will take place on March 1, with reports saying that the Barclays Center in Brooklyn could be the venue. The last big boxing event to happen there was Garcia vs. Devin Haney.

Davis is either locking in completely by focusing on his training and preparation for the fight, or he’s had enough of dealing with trolls on social media. Either way, no one knows when we’ll see posts from him again.

Gervonta Davis has drawn the ire of a good amount of boxing fans in 2024. Despite saddling up for a mega fight against Ryan Garcia in 2023, “Tank” took a step back in his age 30 year in the eyes of many. His decision to fight Frank Martin over the summer wasn’t met with much excitement, although Davis delivered with a scintillating KO. Boxing fans excused it, though, expecting Davis to follow it up with another big fight for his next event.

Instead, Davis announced that he would be fighting Lamont Roach Jr. in December. Roach is a fine fighter, but not a big name by any means. Boxing purists were clamoring for a Davis bout against Vasiliy Lomachenko, which seemed highly possible, but the Ukrainian opted against it; at least for now. While Loma was the one who didn’t try hard to make it happen this time, there are some who believe Davis waited until Lomachenko got old before even giving him a chance.

Gervonta Davis claimed to have ducked Vasiliy Lomachenko

An anonymous boxing official spoke to BoxingScene recently and called out Davis for ducking Lomachenko until the very last minute.

Lomachenko is still elite, evidenced by his TKO title win over George Kambosos Jr. in May, but he doesn’t have the quickness or power that made him among the most dangerous boxers earlier in his career.